[PHOTOS] Devastation, anguish as deadly floods hit Kitengela

Residents of Kitengela were Wednesday morning marooned by floods after heavy rains pounded the region.

Many of them took to social media to call for help even as humanitarian organisations such as the Kenya Red Cross swung into action to evacuate families.

As early as 2 am Wednesday, several residents were unable to move out of their houses because of the flooding situation.

"We are currently on the ground assisting families to move to safety in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following heavy rainfall," the Kenya Red Cross tweeted.

Evacuations were being conducted in households along Deliverance Road, Balozi Road, Baraka Road, Blessed Court, New Valley, Changombe, and KAG area

The latest information from the Kenya Red Cross indicated that six people in critical situations had been rescued.

"Efforts to reach others in this challenging operation continue," the society said.